[color=ed1c24]Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me. [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nk_WHHTQtY[/url] [/color] As Markus awoke he felt the sudden warmth of a blanket covered around him. And a comforting pillow which he lay on. He sleepily looked around the room seeing no sign of life beside the blanket and pillow that had been removed from his bed. He then felt and heard the grumbles of his stomach asking for something to eat. Markus stood up, stretched himself a little and proceeded to walk towards the cafeteria. It was morning and most Jedi where up and about doing there daily activities. The sound of younglings training could be heard in the distance. Cheerful laughter that sounded oh so sweet. Markus remembered when he himself was one of those children. So curious about everything and always so full of energy. Oh how times had changed. Markus tried to ignore the stares he was given. News must have been spread of his arrival. It was very annoying but not surprising considering that face he was still wearing his armor. He tried to walk into the cafeteria without getting noticed and grabbed some food from one of the food dispensers. He then walked to the Terrace somewhat to the left taking a seat in the corner and silently at. The sun had just risen above the horizon giving the clouds a pinkish hue. As markus looked at the farms and hills that seemed to go on forever he noticed something. The Jedi enclave always had a small hot spring and seeing that now Markus decided that it was a good idea to relax and to meditate a little. As he was about to stand up he heard a familiar voice in the background. "Markus is that really you?" It was Kale Jerikko his oldest friend he could remember. For a moment the two looked at eatch other stunned to ever see each other again. Then Markus broke the silence. Mostly cause it was starting to get awkward. " It has been a long time hasn't it Kale?" Markus said bringing a smile to his face. "You could say considering we all thought you had died 19 years ago. But it's good to see you my friend." Markus nodded, happy that Kale didn't fire a million answers at him like he did all those years ago. " It is good to see you as well Kale." Markus said." How about you join me for some meditating in the hot spring we can talk further there. Kale nodded and silently followed Markus. The two silently walked together not saying a word. Then again what could be said. Why he never returned? Why he left the Jedi order and future behind? All of these things where topics worthy of a proper discussion. Yet Kale didn't even utter a single word and just followed. When they arrived at the hot spring the place seemed almost abandoned beside a few of the older Jedi meditating. Markus turned towards Kale to ask why no one was meditaiting. but Kale answered before he could even open his mouth Kale answered him." There is a dueling exam going on for the pawdawans." Kale said calmly. as he started to unrobe himself leaving his private parts covered. He always had a rather slim build. And it seemed that had not changed. Markus did the same strapping of his heavy armor showing the scars he had kept away from every one. Most of them where former wounds of a sword. Kale again said nothing and was already in the water swimming towards one of the meditation stones. These stones where smooth underwater pillars that where deep enough so that you entire body would be covered besides your head. When Markus walked into the hot spring he remembered the first time he was here. A small little scoundrel that disturbed meditations and could never sit still. He swam towards the meditation stone beside Kale making himself comfortable. For half an hour the two peacefully meditated. Until Kale finally asked the question. " Why didn't you come back?" A cold silence followed as Markus remained silent. Then like what seemed like an eternity he finally responded ." I had a thing to take care of." Again cold silence." And that thing took you 19 years? We thought you had died all those years ago and yet you didn't send a single message saying you where Ok . What happened to the old Markus i knew, always full of energy and curiosity?" Markus struggled to keep himself calm, The memories of that day coming back to him. "Things change Kale, even you should know that." "Things may change Markus, but not without reason." To this Markus remained silent. Not having anything more to say. Kale scoffed and swum of the pillar swimming away from Markus." I will let you meditate then." Markus wanted to apologize, say that he had missed him. But he didn't his emotions where too strong. And releasing them would only bring more trouble. So Makrus simply closed his eyes and started to meditate once more.